Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcdonald Green Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McDonald Green Elementary serves the southwest part of Lancaster, SC, covering an area of approximately 67.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 15.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcdonald Green Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Mcdonald Green Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdonald Green Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
37%
31%
White
40%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdonald Green Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdonald Green Elementary School is ranked #629 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mcdonald Green Elementary School often compared to?
Mcdonald Green Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Erwin Elementary School, Brooklyn Springs Elementary School, North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mcdonald Green Elementary School?
337 students attend Mcdonald Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mcdonald Green Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdonald Green Elementary School?
Mcdonald Green Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcdonald Green Elementary School offer ?
Mcdonald Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mcdonald Green Elementary School part of?
Mcdonald Green Elementary School is part of Lancaster 01 School District.
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